Biosecurity

Resources for implementing and managing biosecurity procedures on backyard chicken farms.

Commercial Poultry Newsletter - Jan. 2021: Farm Manager is Not a Joint Employee of Poultry Farm; Extension Resources; DCA's New App 'Littr.' to Connect Litter Customers/Suppliers; CAFO Update; 7 Fundamentals for Antibiotic-Free Poultry Growing

Instructions for the proper use of a footbath on poultry farms for biosecurity measures.

Commercial Poultry News July Issue 2021. Newsletter Topics: State Court Declines to Use Public Trust Doctrine in Lawsuit Over Water Quality, Prepare for Natural Disaster on Commercial Farms, Celebrating Outstanding Growers on Delmarva At the DCA BBQ, Vegetative Environmental Buffers, and coming events.

It is that time of year when we see the chance of tornados and heavy rains increasing and along with them the possibility of damaging winds and flooding. Additionally, hurricane season starts on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Hurricanes also bring the potential for high winds, tornados, torrential rains, flooding, and tidal surges in coastal areas.

A list of events, webinars, and workshops regarding commercial poultry production in Maryland.